Steven E. Zumbach

Steve Zumbach specializes in corporate transactions focusing on mergers, acquisitions and financing for closely held companies. He also practices in the area of estate planning with a primary emphasis on coordinating the estate plan with planning for the closely held business.  As part of this estate planning practice, he has extensive experience advising nonprofit organizations with their charitable giving.

Mr. Zumbach is a Certified Public Accountant and holds a Ph.D. in Economics with emphasis on finance. Based on his background in law, economics and accounting, he brings an interdisciplinary approach to the corporate transactional practice and estate planning practice.

Mr. Zumbach was an Adjunct Professor at Drake University Law School, is a member of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, is a tax author and advisor for the Bureau of National Affairs Tax Management and is a frequent speaker and writer on the matters related to corporate and tax law.

Inducted: Iowa Business Hall of Fame

A. Arthur Davis Distinguished Leadership Award (2011)

Iowa Certified Public Accountants Public Service Award (2009)

Volunteer Fund Raiser of the Year (2009)

The World Food Prize Iowa Founders Award (2006)

Governor's Award for Outstanding Service as an Iowan

Recognized 150 Iowans Who Made a Difference

Excellence in Economic Development Award awarded by the American Economic Development Council (1993)